The average train between Cobh and Limerick takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh to Limerick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cobh and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Limerick at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Limerick station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Cobh to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cobh station.
Cobh to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
The distance between Cobh and Limerick is 93.3 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Cobh to Limerick via Cork and Limerick Junction in around 3h 25m.